Define calligraphy and its role in Islamic culture and art. Calligraphy is a visible, written expression of the spiritual world providing a link between the languages of the Islamic religion and nations. ... It is used throughout the Qur'an, which was written on parchment paper or vellum.
Calligraphy is a visible, written expression of the spiritual world providing a link between the languages of the Islamic religion and nations. Calligraphy was on the surface of most structures in Islamic nations, since they did not use any type of figures. It is used throughout the Qur’an, which was written on parchment paper or vellum. Muslims hold the job of calligrapher in high esteem.